Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always looking for ways to prevent car theft as it increases. Ghost immobilisers are a perfect solution for what it says on the tin.

It's the only aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser that is protected against key hacking or cloning and also stops thieves from stealing your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical measures to prevent theft, such as wheel locks or steering wheel clamps are designed to be invisible and covert. They are built into car buttons and offer protection against key copying. Ghost immobilisers prevent the engine from starting until you enter a chosen PIN code sequence alongside your key fob. The PIN code can be up to 20 presses long, and is alterable by the driver through an app or by the vehicle's buttons. If you forget your pin, a button breaks or you sell your car there's an emergency pin code specific to each device that can be used to reset the system.

Ghost immobilisers come with the benefit of being unnoticeable by diagnostic equipment and don't emit radio frequency signals. This means that thieves can't use sophisticated scanning techniques to detect a security device. They also use the CAN data network that requires no wire cutting upon installation and is quieter than other immobilisers.

Ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham certified, but they are TASSA-approved. Certain insurers offer lower insurance rates to vehicles equipped with an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are regarded as an additional layer of security that can deter thieves.

Autowatch Ghost is unlike factory-fitted immobilisers since it can be used with a wide range of vehicles, including motorhomes and vans. It also works with electric vehicles, ride-on lawnmowers, and even motorhomes. This makes it more flexible than other anti-theft systems and is able to be combined with vehicle trackers to create the best car security package.

If you would like to learn more about the benefits of securing your car by using the brand new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch, then please contact us here at MotorGuard. We are Midlands most trusted car security specialists and installers and can provide a professional and friendly service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We are also proud to provide a no-cost quote on all of our products and services and will help you select the best security system for your vehicle.

No Key Fobs or LED Indicators

In contrast to a wheel lock or other devices that are physical to prevent theft, a ghost immobiliser is incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle, so it cannot be removed or overridden. Additionally, since it doesn't use keys or LEDs, it is far more difficult to find and hack than a standard factory-installed immobiliser.

The device connects to the CAN (Control Area Network), enabling you to select a unique PIN push sequence of up to 20 digits in length which will start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is like how you enter the pin code to secure your bank card. It is not affected by cloning or ECU swapping which would normally disable the factory immobiliser.

It is small and weatherproof, making it almost impossible to be detected by a burglar. It communicates with the CAN bus, so it is also silent and difficult to detect. This makes it a fantastic addition to your security system. It is particularly useful since it can be utilized with other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag. The tag allows you to start your vehicle without having to enter your PIN code or the Ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it will not leave any visible marks on the interior of your vehicle which could be an issue with other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is especially attractive for those who wish to keep their pride and joy as original as possible when it comes to selling.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser, a TASSA-approved product, may reduce the cost of insurance because it decreases the chance of your car being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands most trusted security expert for vehicles and installer. Our installers are well-trained to install this discreet and effective solution to protect your enjoyment and pride. Contact us now to discuss your needs or schedule an appointment with our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Ghost immobilisers are different from key fobs, which use a code in order to unlock the ECU of your vehicle and then start it, communicate with the ECU through the CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable by diagnostic tools, quiet and unhackable. Additionally, the technology of these systems ensures that they are able to be fitted to a wide variety of vehicles, including trucks, motorhomes, and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch ghost car immobiliser system was developed to provide complete protection against theft. It will stop your vehicle from starting until you have either the unique PIN or smartphone application that has the ghost app installed on it. This is an incredibly high-security feature that will protect your vehicle from key duplicates. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

The reason why it is so secure is that there is no need to include additional components like key fobs or LED indicators, or a remote. Instead, the device uses your existing buttons on your steering wheel and door panels to generate an adjustable sequence that needs to be entered before the vehicle can begin. It can be as long as 20 actions long and is similar to a PIN code on your credit card.

As well as this it is completely hidden and will not reveal the location of the device to burglars. Furthermore, it doesn't use radio signals and operates on the CAN data network, making it completely undetectable to thieves using RF scanning devices.

Many car thieves try to remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to hide it, however, this method is only possible by professionals who have access to specialist equipment. This is the reason why the ghost immobiliser is efficient and can be used to safeguard your pride and joy against various kinds of vehicle thefts.

In addition, it could be used in conjunction with an iPhone that you will require if you are planning to start the engine when your car is located at work or home. This allows you to access your car and drive without needing PIN codes as the app will recognize your phone when it is within the vicinity of. This functionality is available for any model of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones it as you want.

Service Mode

The Autowatch ghost installations reviews 2 Immobiliser System is a discreet silent, quiet and next-generation device that safeguards your vehicle unlike any other. It is impossible to start the vehicle without your PIN number, or installation an app authorisation. It even stops key cloning, signal jamming & device spoofing which are commonly used to get around standard car immobilisers.

The Ghost is a hidden device that is hidden within the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The unit then connects to your vehicle's CAN data networks and communicates with engine control units to make it impossible to start your vehicle without the proper sequence. The device is small and weatherproof, which makes it invisible to thieves. It can be concealed in the dash, beneath the steering wheel, or else on the vehicle.

Our installation process is fast and hassle-free with the majority of installations taking between two and three hours. We provide a complete demonstration of how the Ghost works and handover the owner manuals, Installation certification, and the emergency card, and make sure you are completely satisfied with the product before leaving.

We are a recognized installer for Ghost and we are the only company in Ireland with this level of accreditation. This means that you can be assured that you will receive professional and quality installation.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a wide range of vehicles. It can also be fitted to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and ride-on lawnmowers. Immobilisers can be added to any vehicle so long as it has a power source.

The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your vehicle's original key fob to create a secret disarm sequence (like a PIN code) which must be entered before the engine can begin. The driver is able to modify the sequence at anytime. It can be comprised of up to 20 actions. This is a safer method of security when compared to using a key fob as no one else will be able to drive your car. This prevents thieves from 'hacking the system in order to gain access the key code or any information sent to the ECU of the vehicle through it.